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Lake Ecosystems

Large lakes in Pennsylvania are almost exclusively man-made. That doesn’t keep them form forming natural cycles and forming the own ecosystems, however. Jump into the ecology of our lakes and find out what lurks beneath the surface of several lakes in our area.

Lake Ecosystems

Inside Adventure

Paper Floating Ducks

Paper Floating Ducks

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Bald Eagle State Park

Bald Eagle State Park

Get out and explore the biodiversity and interesting trails of Bald Eagle State Park with your field guide and binoculars.

Bald Eagle State Park

149 Main Park Rd, Howard, PA 16841, USA

Colyer Lake

Colyer Lake

Guests can enjoy the lake starting at either the north or south access areas. The 2-mile loop can be broken into many shorter treks while exploring the manmade lake.

Colyer Lake

211 Lake Rd, Centre Hall, PA 16828, USA

Black Moshannon State Park

Black Moshannon State Park

Guests can utilize any of the park’s multiple trails to adventure along one of the coolest spots in Pennsylvania.

Black Moshannon State Park

4216 Beaver Rd, Philipsburg, PA 16866, USA

Prince Gallitzin State Park

Prince Gallitzin State Park

With 26 miles of scenic shoreline, the park offers a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

Prince Gallitzin State Park

Prince Gallitzin, Muskrat Beach Area #3, Muskrat Beach, Muskrat Beach Rd, Patton, PA 16668

Canoe Creek State Park

Canoe Creek State Park

Unplug and unwind at Canoe Creek State Park, where you can immerse yourself in 961-acres of nature, including Canoe Lake where you can swim and fish, wetlands, and mature forests.

Canoe Creek State Park

205 Canoe Creek Rd, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

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